{"product_id":"dried-marjoram","title":"Dried Marjoram","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMarjoram, botanical name Origanum majorana is from the family Lamiaceae and is closely related to basil, lavender, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nyspicehouse.com\/products\/spearmint-crushed?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=7acc58b98\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"SpearMint \"\u003emint\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nyspicehouse.com\/products\/oregano-leaves?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=6b182e197\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Oregano_Leaves\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eoregano\u003c\/a\u003e, rosemary, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nyspicehouse.com\/products\/rubbed-sage?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cc48fb383\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rubbed_Sage\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esage\u003c\/a\u003e, savory and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nyspicehouse.com\/products\/thyme-leaves?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=143fe89f2\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Thyme_Leaves\"\u003ethyme\u003c\/a\u003e. Pronounced \"MAHR-juhr-uhm\" it is also called sweet marjoram, knotted marjoram or wild oregano.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s believed that Marjoram is indigenous to the Mediterranean region and Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) and has been used since ancient times.  For many years Oregano was called “wild marjoram” and while the plants do not look particularly the same the flavor is similar. Many botanists believe that they are very closely related but chefs will tell you that the flavor differences are really quite pronounced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are various opinions on what’s better - fresh or dried herbs. Some dried herbs lose some or most of their flavor - especially cilantro, curry leaves, dill weed, lemon grass and tarragon. Because drying technologies have greatly advanced over the last decade or so this has allowed some these dried herbs to better retain their flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther herbs react completely differently when dried and instead of losing their flavor the spiciness of these herbs actually increases when dried. For these herbs during the drying process the structures in the plant tissue collapse which increases the availability and mobility of the herb’s essential oil which allows it to be more readily absorbed in foods. Herbs that are better dried than fresh include marjoram, oregano, rosemary and thyme.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn European cooking Marjoram is added to clam chowder, eggplant, salads, butter-based sauces, fish sauces, mushroom sauces, tomato-based sauces and vinegar. In Eastern Europe, Marjoram is added to grilled meats and stews with paprika, chilies, fruits, nuts and other dried spices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe French add Marjoram to the herbs blends Bouquet Garni and Fines Herbes for flavoring fish, lamb and pork dishes. In Germany, it’s called the “sausage herb” and is used with thyme and other spices in different types of sausages. Marjoram is popular in Greek cooking, for grilled lamb and meats and to complement onions, garlic, and wine. Italians use it in fish dishes, pizzas, tomato sauces and vegetables.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNorth Africans and Middle Easterners use Marjoram in barbecues, lamb, mutton, seafood and vegetables.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this country it’s used commercially in poultry seasonings, liverwurst, bologna, cheeses, sausages, soups, and salad dressings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarjoram works well in combination with basil, bay, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic, paprika, parsley, rosemary and juniper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd Marjoram toward the end of cooking to retain its delicate flavor.","brand":"NY SPICE SHOP","offers":[{"title":"8 Oz","offer_id":35348295581851,"sku":"NYSF-99172-08","price":8.4,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Lb","offer_id":35348295614619,"sku":"NYSF-99172-1","price":15.99,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Lbs","offer_id":35348295647387,"sku":"NYSF-99172-3","price":44.99,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Lbs","offer_id":35348295680155,"sku":"NYSF-99172-5","price":66.99,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/7390\/7355\/products\/Dried_Marjoram.jpg?v=1596618083","url":"https:\/\/nyspiceshop.myshopify.com\/products\/dried-marjoram","provider":"nyspiceshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}